Anything For Her

Chapter 25

 

“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.

Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.

Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.

“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.

“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”

Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.

“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.

Tristan did not know what else to do.

With a sudden movement, he reached forward and took her hands.

Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.

He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.

As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.

Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.

The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.

“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”

Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.

“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”

“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.

“I’m sure you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it takes.

to suppress

did not like the smile on her nemesis’ face.

Ysabelle, Queenie. I’m not letting you go for that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by

to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals.

in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into

as he exited his

“Apologies for being late.”

You’re just in

of them

she

Sophie’s

up and saw

Jason’s hands that were

Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want

your uncle, Queenie. Don’t worry. We’re winning

one of Jason’s cases, and he had

caught sight of Jason as

going up against

seated herself,

you a better

“Why?”

gone up against Jason several times before and have

was heard by Jason, who was coming over to greet them

self-aware, Jeffrey. Haven’t I told you before to stay down when you have a case against me?

and did not offer a

loser. Losers have no

worry, Jeff. The case is crystal clear.

all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t

call yourself

place to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything

judge’s arrival signified that the court was in officially in session. Jason returned to

say to them,

“Nothing.”

on the other hand, was deathly

Sometimes, I even wonder

my lawyer.” What is he afraid

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